FullBright1
Headphoneus Supremus
I wanted to post a few comments regarding the Shure SRH1840, vs writing a review.
This gear is certainly worth a review, but i thought i would just make a few remarks about it, instead.
This gear was created and first appeared in 2012.
It does not receive a lot of chatter on forums because the world has moved on and for the most part audiophile headphone listeners have been led into the idea that "if its not a Planar, its somehow less".
Well, the 1840 was originally created to be a reference studio monitor along with the 1540 and 840. However, it also functions nicely as an Audiophile experience, in my opinion.
Its comfy, its light, and its nicely crafted.
On the head it feels like a more comfortable version of the recent Sennheiser HD560S.
Its pretty easy to drive, and sounds good played quietly or loudly, and in general does not fatigue.
What does it sound like?
It somewhat sounds like a Hifiman, more or less.
Has that airy overall tonality that many like and prefer.
The Shure 1840 is mildly analytical, has nice bass., tho not a huge low end.
Vocals sound good without being too forward. Cymbals, drums, acoustic guitars, sound natural and present.
Treble is quite present.
The soundstage is all around you, vs being in your face or only in the front.
Instrument separation, dynamics and resolution, are all good.
Check it out if you have the opportunity.
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This gear is certainly worth a review, but i thought i would just make a few remarks about it, instead.
This gear was created and first appeared in 2012.
It does not receive a lot of chatter on forums because the world has moved on and for the most part audiophile headphone listeners have been led into the idea that "if its not a Planar, its somehow less".
Well, the 1840 was originally created to be a reference studio monitor along with the 1540 and 840. However, it also functions nicely as an Audiophile experience, in my opinion.
Its comfy, its light, and its nicely crafted.
On the head it feels like a more comfortable version of the recent Sennheiser HD560S.
Its pretty easy to drive, and sounds good played quietly or loudly, and in general does not fatigue.
What does it sound like?
It somewhat sounds like a Hifiman, more or less.
Has that airy overall tonality that many like and prefer.
The Shure 1840 is mildly analytical, has nice bass., tho not a huge low end.
Vocals sound good without being too forward. Cymbals, drums, acoustic guitars, sound natural and present.
Treble is quite present.
The soundstage is all around you, vs being in your face or only in the front.
Instrument separation, dynamics and resolution, are all good.
Check it out if you have the opportunity.
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